Sunset Beach Resort, Spa & WaterparkvsCharela Inn
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Charela Inn / Le Vendome scores slightly higher than Sunscape Splash Montego Bay. Charela Inn / Le Vendome is ranked #26 in Jamaica with praise from 7 publications like Frommer's, Star Service and Fodor's.
Sunset Beach Resort, Spa & Waterpark
 Fodor's
 Star Service
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
Montego Freeport Peninsula, PO Box 1168, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Often packed with charter groups, this expansive resort can be a good value if you don't mind mass tourism." Full review
 "The fortunes of this veteran operation continue to improve under Sunset’s adept management and visionary approach." Full review
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Management, also, seems to ignore individual requests for attention, and staffers seem lethargic at times.
 "Of the three Sunsets, this mid-range property stands out for its trio of beaches, relatively low rates, and impressive water park, with a lazy river, waterfalls, hot tubs, a sunken pirate ship " Full review
 "At the end of the Montego Freeport Peninsula is this 430-room, twin high-rise, upscale, all-inclusive resort." Full review
Charela Inn
 Frommer's
 Rough Guide
 DK Eyewitness
 Star Service
 Fodor's
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Jamaica
From $200/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Simplicity, a sense of calm, a well-managed restaurant, and good value are the hallmarks of this seafront inn reminiscent of a Spanish hacienda." Full review
 "French-Jamaican-owned place with gardens, pool, four-poster beds and an air of cultured elegance." 
 "This long-established beach hotel has an enduring appeal owing to its location, amenities (including a pool and conference facilities) and, more especially, the service it provides." 
 "The Charela Inn is much better than outside appearances would have you believe." Full review
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Many Europeans choose this as their Caribbean outpost, creating a cacophony of mother tongues around the pool.
 "This quiet, family-run hotel is on one of the nicest parts of Negril Beach. It's built hacienda-style around a central courtyard, where there's a round swimming pool and a lush garden." Full review
Mid-Range
 "The Charela Inn is a family-friendly three-pearl hotel on Negril's Seven Mile Beach, with 54 air-conditioned rooms and suites, some with whirlpool tubs." Full review
 "Run by a Jamaican-French couple, Daniel and Sylvie, this engaging spot resembles a Spanish hacienda and surrounds a sunny courtyard." Full review